Comments on: Hopelessly Devoted and All That

By: Erin Waltz

Erin Waltz — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:16:37 +0000

I’ve driven through Texas twice. The first time I stayed in Big Bend National Park. What a beautiful park! It is definately a trek, but worth it. The second time I stayed in Austin and fell in love with the city. As a very liberal New Englander, I had always thought myself to be open minded. Ironically, I vowed never to step foot in the lone star sate. I am glad I did because there is so much beauty.

By: Linda Unger

Linda Unger — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:11:02 +0000

I share the feeling.

By: Barbara Weibel

Barbara Weibel — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:31:36 +0000

Ruth:
I’m so glad for you that you are truly happy to be home. One of the dangers of long-term travel, as I have discovered, is that it gets it your soul and changes you forever. Gues you are just a good, old Texas girl, born and bred. (I should be careful how I use the term old, hmm? But then again, I did call you a girl).

By: Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:17:50 +0000

I’m sure that Austin missed you, too. New York always seemed to me to be a place to stay for a few months. My husband and I did a road trip through hill country last year, but since we were avoiding freeways and cities, we didn’t stop in Austin. Sounds like we need to return.

By: Lee Robinson

Lee Robinson — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:33:41 +0000

Whenever I despair about Texas, I think of Austin, and whenever I think of Austin, I thank God for Ruth Pennebaker.

By: Lisa Mann

Lisa Mann — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:10:17 +0000

I haven’t spent much time in Austin,But now I’m thinking I should.

By: Alisa Bowman

Alisa Bowman — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:49:58 +0000

Of course you are happy to be back. Some places are homes. Others are just places that we live. This is your home. Glad you are settling in.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:24:03 +0000

I sure do understand the connection at the gut, heart and soul level with a place. I’ve said this before…when you write about Texas it makes me kinda wish I was from there, too. I think what I’m feeling is the “reverberation” from your authentic love of your Home.

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:56:07 +0000

I’ve always heard that Austin is a wonderful place, both to live and visit. I’ve never been there but you’ve got Texas in your blood, girlfriend. I’m not surprised you’re glad to be back. Plus, NYC is a good thing. But too much of a good thing can get old quick…

By: Anne Gibert

Anne Gibert — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:25:42 +0000

What a good thing it is to like where you are and not be hankering to be somewhere else. You enjoyed New York, and are happy to be back in Austin. That’s great.